early 15c., from Old French rural (14c.), from Latin ruralis of the countryside, from rus (genitive ruris) open land, country, from PIE *reue- to open; space (see room (n.)).
Victoria cast: Jenna Coleman and the stars of ITV's new drama Victoria cast: Jenna Coleman and the stars of ITV's new drama ITV'S new period drama Victoria follows the early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne aged 18 through to her marriage to Prince Albert.
PBS pooh-bahs announced Monday at the TV critics conference in Pasadena that the eight-part series Victoria, starring Jenna Coleman, will settle into the Masterpiece time slot on Sunday nights at 9 pm (ET) starting in January 2017. Masterpiece executive producer Rebecca Eaton has no doubts.